Can cats contract sarcoptic mange from exposure to the same mites affecting dogs?

Cats cannot contract sarcoptic mange from the mites that affect dogs because the specific mites responsible for sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei) are host-specific. While these mites can spread between certain species, the strain that infests dogs primarily affects them and does not thrive on cats. This means that even if a cat is exposed to a dog with sarcoptic mange, it will not develop the condition.

It's important to understand that while potential cross-contamination can occur with other types of parasites, sarcoptic mange is not one of them when it comes to dogs and cats. Therefore, the correct response is that cats cannot contract sarcoptic mange from these mites.